Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Until We Meet Again

My words seep onto the page like poetic tears
Drip
Drip
Drip
Words once leached from every inch of my psyche
Now my friends, my time has come
It is time for me to depart
The light in my life is fading
Soon it will be extinguished
I will be gone from your lives forever …
Yet my words will always remain

I have been on a journey of a lifetime
Writing changed my life forever
I’ve shared my hopes and dreams
The good times and the bad
With laughter and tears
If you have one memory of me
Remember how I made you smile

I will never spill a drop of ink again
It’s finally time to say adieu
For it is too late for goodbyes
These are the final words I will ever write …
Until we meet again


For contest
26th August 2015

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James Fraser November 21, 2015 at 2:19 PM Words many of us will follow, and why not, they're worth following ,,,,, James xx Jan Allison November 21, 2015 at 6:12 PM I got a N/A first time round James am so glad we have the 'trashed' contests to enter:-) hugs Jan xx

Jill Spagnola September 6, 2015 at 12:49 PM "until we meet again", finishes off this Winner for me. Just beautiful Jan :) I love how you express your close, close relationship between your life and your writing"words, seep onto the paper like poetic dripping tears", here you have expressed words for many of a verse I have written....Splendid, jill Jan Allison September 6, 2015 at 4:41 PM Thanks Jill I was sad I didn't place in the first contest - i found it very emotional to write this poem in fact it brought tears to my eyes - so glad it got seen a second time around:-) Hugs jan xx

Skat A September 5, 2015 at 12:31 PM Jan, Congrats on your win... LUV ~SKAT~ Jan Allison September 5, 2015 at 1:37 PM Thanks as ever for your support:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 5, 2015 at 10:21 AM Very lovely poem Jan! Congrats on big win! Jan Allison September 5, 2015 at 10:53 AM I was pleased it placed in Broken Wings contest - I found it very emotional to write this poem - I hate to think it would be my last:-( hugs jan xx

Joseph May September 5, 2015 at 6:58 AM Glad you were able to showcase this piece...Congrats on the win Jan Allison September 5, 2015 at 7:18 AM Thanks for dropping by Joseph I am so glad it got placed second time around:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman September 4, 2015 at 8:52 PM So glad this isn't for real. A lovely write, Jan! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim Jan Allison September 5, 2015 at 2:35 AM I got very emotional writing this so I am so glad it has now got extra exposure in BW's contest:-) hugs jan xx

Greg Hoffman September 4, 2015 at 7:50 PM Congrats on your win Jan with this poem Jan Allison September 5, 2015 at 2:35 AM Thanks so much Greg:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper September 4, 2015 at 6:00 PM Congratulations on your win well deserved. Hugs Eve Jan Allison September 4, 2015 at 6:03 PM Thanks Eve I am so glad it got showcased in Broken Wings contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Barbara Campbell September 4, 2015 at 2:56 PM Jan, This was so well written that it felt real. You sure can write. Congratulations, Barbara Jan Allison September 4, 2015 at 2:59 PM Thanks Barbara - I dread to think of ever writing my final poem I found it very tough emotionally to write this. It didn't place in the original contest so I am really glad it will get more exposure with the 'trashed' contest:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso August 28, 2015 at 10:39 PM You could write a plumbers manual and well it would be fun to read!!!! Jan Allison August 29, 2015 at 1:09 AM I write from the heart and the flow of my muse Arthur - came to poetry pretty late in life now it gushes and I never want the creative tap to turn off:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso August 28, 2015 at 1:03 AM wow beautiful, I find it funny to be saying beautiful when sad, but truly it is! Jan, loved this Jan Allison August 28, 2015 at 3:36 AM Thanks Arthur my muse takes me on a rollercoaster of emotions - have written 2 sad lyrics this week - not a reflection of myself I just have to go with the flow:-) Hugs Jan xx

Milton Robertson August 26, 2015 at 8:40 AM Beautiful, Just getting prepped to take that wonderful and glorious step. Until we meet again and we will my friend. Milton Robertson August 26, 2015 at 3:46 PM So do I. Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 8:50 AM I hope that day is a long long way away:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter August 26, 2015 at 8:39 AM Someone said "you can't fake sincerity." Every line of this poem rings with credibility, and so it is deeply affecting--another premium-quality composition by Jan, who makes excellence look easy. Lots of hugs, always. Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 8:49 AM Thanks Paul your comments always make me feel so good:-) hugs jan xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen August 26, 2015 at 5:54 AM - "I've shared my hopes and dreams The good times and the bad With laughter and tears " ....... these three lines fit perfectly on a lady named Jan Allison - I wish you good luck in the contest! - I wish you a wonderful day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 8:36 AM Thanks Anne Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Pandita Sietesantos August 25, 2015 at 9:42 PM Jan, this is such a brilliant write for the contest! WOW! I am so impressed and I know it will excell on the winners list. It also deserves a 7! Pandita Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 1:28 AM Thanks Pandita:-) hugs Jan xx

Constance La France August 25, 2015 at 9:05 PM Jan, absolutely wonderful words for the contest, you painted a winner, and thanks for visiting my senryu, I wonder . . . Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 1:28 AM Thanks Broken Wings:-) hugs Jan xx

Carl Fraser August 25, 2015 at 9:00 PM Great write Jan, once penned it becomes another notch in your legacy that will live forever, blessings, Carl Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 1:26 AM Thanks Carl:-) hugs Jan xx

James Peranteau August 25, 2015 at 8:53 PM Always sad to hear; 'even the inspired thought of the pneuma holding the pen finding departure amongst fellows' ! I'll be checking up or you Jan ! You had better leave me with the book if you have any such notion of desertion here on the Soup! *smiles* Have a wonderful journey....much love, james Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 1:26 AM I'm not planning on going anywhere at the moment:-) hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance August 25, 2015 at 8:20 PM It is never goodbye cause you will live forever in your words! Awesome write Jan ;) Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 1:25 AM Thanks Cas:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich August 25, 2015 at 7:57 PM gosh, this is really great, Jan. I do not even know which contest it is. Maybe a new one. I have not looked at new contests since last night. You are ON FIRE with your writing these days. Jan Allison August 26, 2015 at 1:24 AM Thanks Andrea:-) it is for Silent One's final poem contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie August 25, 2015 at 7:12 PM G'day Jan... a fine tribute for a dying writer, whoever and wherever they may be - good luck Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison August 25, 2015 at 7:21 PM This is about me Lindsay:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith August 25, 2015 at 7:09 PM Your words will be remembered...good luck Jan Jan Allison August 25, 2015 at 7:20 PM Our poems will live on when we are no longer here Tim:-) hugs jan xx

Jaycee Cervenka August 25, 2015 at 7:07 PM This is a lovely goodbye. I always wonder if I had a terminal illness, would I write a letter to friends to be read at my own funeral? The death of someone I know always spawns a write, so why not your own. Jan Allison August 25, 2015 at 7:20 PM I've thought about that too recently Janet guess the death of my dad has given me a lot to think about but I know i do not want my family to suffer what I am currently going through with his will so I am determined to make life easy for those I leave behind and get all my wishes down on paper - if the involves a poem to be read out I may do that too:-) hugs jan xx